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The department Mechanochemistry of Inflammation aims to explain biological phenomena and disease mechanisms by leveraging biophysical theory and mechanistic, mathematical modeling. Our interests include the inflammatory responses to infection, the organization of chromatin and protein assemblies in the cell nucleus, and how this organization is changed upon infection. Our group thrives on scientific curiosity and the free exploration of ideas sparked by ongoing research and scientific exchange. To that end, we closely interact with experimental laboratories.

You will:

• Develop, simulate, and analyze biophysical models of infection spreading and the inflammatory immune response in tissues
• Closely interact with researchers that have expertise in experiment
• Publish your research and present at international conferences
• Become a scientific expert and leader in the field

• MSc in Physics, Mathematical/Theoretical Biology, or Chemical Engineering
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Curiosity about the mechanisms underlying life and disease
• Self-motivation and interest to learn new skills

Great to have:

• Experience programming in Python, Julia, or C/C++
• Experience with Mathematica
• Experience with finite element methods, agent-based simulations, and/or machine learning

• Academic freedom to pursue your scientific interests related to infection biology, inflammation, gene expression, and intracellular organization
• Competitive salary including healthcare
• Stimulating and international environment at a premier location for infection research
• A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
• Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
• Flexible working hours and family-friendly environment
• A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers
• State-of-the-art computational infrastructure and equipment

People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.

The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.

Starting date: As soon as possible. The contract will initially run for 3 years.
Salary: alike E13 TVöD Bund (75%)
Working time: 19,5 hours per week
Place of work: Braunschweig
Probation period: 6 months

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Please include a cover letter, resume, (employment) references, certificates, and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application materials. Please refrain from sending a photo.

Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 121/2025, to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail at JobsHZI@helmholtz-hzi.de. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.

We look forward to receiving your application!